Number of domestic movie releases in South Korea 2004-2024

Published by Statista Research Department, Jan 7, 2025

In 2024, the number of domestic movies released in South Korea fell to 617. This represents a decrease from the previous year. Despite the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic impacting the entertainment sector and limiting the ability to visit entertainment venues, the number of domestic movies had increased throughout 2020 and 2021. Compared to 2004, the number of movies has increased dramatically. Korean cinema has started to gain international recognition in recent years, most notably with the Oscar-winning movie "Parasite" by Bong Joon-ho.

Number of domestic movie releases in South Korea from 2004 to 2024

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January 2025

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South Korea

Survey time period

2004 to 2024

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